Entertainment

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Emily Carey is 19 years old and she says she loves social media. But being a teen on the apps hits differently when you are on “House of The Dragon” and your comments about your role cause a backlash. Carey talked to News.com.au about what happened following some comments she

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Even the biggest pop star in the world is uncomfortable when his private relationships go public. Harry Styles, former One Direction teen idol and current solo superstar, reflected on his highly publicized and dissected private life in a new interview with Rolling Stone. In it, he addressed everything from accusations of

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Gamers and action lovers unite. HBO Max just released a teaser look at some of its upcoming projects, including the eagerly awaited series “The Last of Us.” Based on the popular video game of the same name, the show stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as a smuggler and the

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN It was a “Modern Family” reunion when Sarah Hyland tied the knot with her longtime partner, Wells Adams, over the weekend. The 31-year-old actress was flanked by her on-screen family, including Sofia Vergara, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ariel Winter and Nolan Gould, as she said “I do” to the “Bachelor in Paradise”

By AJ Willingham, CNN “Game of Thrones” fans, it’s time to put your season 8 trust issues aside and return to Westeros for another emotionally taxing adventure! HBO’s new spinoff “House of the Dragon” promises to have all of the rich lore of the original series, plus an extended CGI dragon budget. As it is

By Chuck Johnston, CNN Actor Gary Busey is facing sex offense charges that allegedly occurred during the annual Monster Mania Convention held at the Doubletree Hotel in Cherry Hill, New Jersey last weekend, according to police. Cherry Hill Police responded to the hotel for the report of a sex offense. As a result of the

By Scottie Andrew, CNN When we first meet Helly R., the indefatigable heroine of “Severance,” she’s splayed on a conference table in a windowless room carpeted in putrid shades of green. She awakens, for the first time, as an “innie” — someone who’s elected to sever their brain so that they can perform their work

By Marianne Garvey K-pop girl group Blackpink has released a new song, “Pink Venom,” and an accompanying music video for it. The song is from the group’s forthcoming sophomore album, “Born Pink,” which is set for release on Sept. 16. Blackpink, made up of members Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé, recently told Rolling Stone how

By Marianne Garvey Trevor Noah is sick of cancel culture and he had something to say about the public’s recent perception of Kanye West. In the past, the two had feuded over Noah’s comments that West was “harassing” his ex wife, Kim Kardashian, during their divorce, but Noah says now it’s more complicated than that.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN The world was denied a Taylor Swift cameo in “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.” The person who made that call now wishes he hadn’t. Chris Weitz, who directed the film, shared recently during a conversation on “The Twilight Effect with Ashley Greene and Melanie Howe” podcast that he and Swift

By Marianne Garvey Patrick Swayze would have turned 70 on Thursday if it were not for the pancreatic cancer he died from in 2009. The “Dirty Dancing” star was one of the first public figures to reveal he had the disease, the same one that Alex Trebek and Steve Jobs died from. Swayze was diagnosed

By Marianne Garvey The Addams Family is back. This time thanks to director Tim Burton. The trailer for the upcoming spinoff series “Wednesday” has been released and it’s very Burton-esque. “You” star Jenna Ortega plays Wednesday, the gothlike teenage daughter of Morticia and Gomez Addams who has psychic abilities. She is attending Nevermore Academy, where,

By Marianne Garvey Priscilla Presley is remembering her late husband Elvis Presley on the 45th anniversary of his death. Presley, who was married to the king of rock and roll, spoke to “Today” about her memories and time with him. Elvis died of a heart attack on Aug. 16, 1977, at his Graceland home in

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Florence Pugh and Zach Braff have been used to the attention on their relationship, which they quietly ended earlier this year, according to Pugh. “We’ve been trying to do this separation without the world knowing, because it’s been a relationship that everybody has an opinion on,” Pugh told Harper’s Bazaar

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Wolfgang Petersen, the Oscar-nominated director of films like “Das Boot” and “Air Force One,” died on August 12, his spokesperson, Michelle Bega from Rogers & Cowan/PMK, told CNN. He was 81. Petersen, a German filmmaker, earned the most awards acclaim in his career for his 1981 World War II epic “Das

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN After six seasons building toward Saul Goodman’s foreshadowed fall, “Better Call Saul” presented its final chapter, faced with the burdensome expectations raised by its Emmy-winning predecessor, “Breaking Bad.” Adding callbacks from that series and building on its own run, the show delivered a thoughtful contemplation of what transformed the title

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Good luck getting Adele to admit whether or not she is engaged to Rich Paul. In a new cover article with Elle magazine, the British singer played it close to the vest when it comes to her status with her American sports agent boyfriend. “Well, I’m not married,” is how

By Scottie Andrew and Chloe Melas, CNN Anne Heche, an entrancing actor whose versatility powered an admirable career in television and film spanning four decades, has died at 53. “Anne Heche has been peacefully taken off life support,” a representative for her family told CNN earlier Sunday night, and later confirmed the actress’ passing. Heche’s

By Claudia Dominguez, CNN Actress and director Denise Dowse, whose prolific career featured roles in “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “Insecure” and “Ray,” has died, her family confirmed to CNN Sunday. She was 64. “With a heavy heart I have to announce her passing away,” the actress’ sister Tracey Dowse said in a statement. She also announced

By Kevin Flower and Josh Campbell, CNN FBI testing of the gun used in the fatal shooting on the movie set of “Rust” found that the weapon handled by actor Alec Baldwin could not be fired without pulling the trigger while the gun was cocked, according to a newly released forensics report. Baldwin had the

By Radhika Marya, CNN Some of the stars behind summer’s hottest new music found themselves in hot water when listeners and disability advocates spoke out against a lyric viewed as an ableist slur. Backlash came quickly, and the artists were just as quick to respond. Lizzo took to Instagram to announce she had edited the

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN The occasional head-scratching over why movies get sent directly to streaming isn’t an issue with “Secret Headquarters,” a spin on superheroes that tilts a lot closer to Disney Channel territory than Marvel. The real surprise is that the film was ever earmarked for a theatrical release before cooler heads prevailed,

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Day Shift” is about vampires, but it’s one of those Frankenstein-like movies stitched together from used parts, with Jamie Foxx as a family man version of Marvel’s Blade, mashed up with horror and buddy comedy. It’s the kind of star-driven vehicle that yields obvious benefits to Netflix even if, qualitatively

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Steve Martin is experiencing a new wave of popularity thanks to his Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building.” But the 76-year-old says he’s ready to wind down when the show eventually ends. Martin told the Hollywood Reporter he will be ready to slow down somewhat once his Emmy-nominated comedy wraps

By Cheri Mossburg, CNN Actress Anne Heche is now being investigated for felony DUI after crashing her car into a Los Angeles area home, which then caught on fire last week, according to police. The initial investigation was for misdemeanor DUI, but results from a blood draw from Heche and word of an injury to

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Thirty years later, “A League of Their Own” receives a major makeover in a narratively ambitious but uneven Amazon series, providing timely filters on the World War II-era drama while dialing down the laughs. Specifically, the show considers what it was like to be a lesbian or Black during that

By Scottie Andrew, CNN On “iCarly,” they played best friends, web show hosts and polar opposites. In real life, though, Jennette McCurdy and Miranda Cosgrove are still close, even if they’re no longer castmates. Ahead of the release of her memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” McCurdy reflected on her yearslong friendship with Cosgrove, with

By Chloe Melas, CNN Actress and director Denise Dowse is hospitalized with viral meningitis, according to a post from her sister. “I am requesting support and prayers be offered me and my sister, and my only immediate family @denisedowse,” her sister wrote in an Instagram post made to Dowse’s official account. “She is currently in

By Amy Simonson and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Rapper Young Thug has been indicted on additional charges related to gang activity along with drug and firearms violations nearly three months after he was arrested in Atlanta, according to court documents. The rapper was initially indicted in May on conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt

By Scottie Andrew, CNN For lending the iconic melody from “Vogue” to Beyoncé’s new “Break My Soul” remix, Madonna (AKA Madge, the Queen of Pop, Madame X, etc.) received a new title — “masterpiece genius,” bestowed upon her by Bey herself. Beyoncé sent Madonna a reverent note of gratitude — plus a striking bouquet —

By Tara Subramaniam, CNN Olivia Newton-John, the singer and “Grease” star who died on Monday in the United States, will receive a state memorial service in Australia, Victorian state Premier Dan Andrews announced Thursday. In a Twitter post, Andrews said he had spoken with Newton-John’s family and they had accepted the offer of a state